THE GOVERNMENT DEPLOYED BUSES TO ASSIST BASOTHO RETURNING FROM SOUTH AFRICA AMID RISING TENSIONS
The Government of Lesotho provided five buses to assist Basotho nationals living in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and New Castle, South Africa (SA), to return home amid growing concerns over escalating tensions targeting foreign nationals. In a statement released this week, the government said the buses are intended to support the voluntary repatriation of Basotho citizens affected […]
LESOTHO RAISES CONCERNS OVER SOUTH AFRICA’S DECLARATION RULE FOR FOREIGN-REGISTERED VEHICLES.
Lesotho has raised concerns over South Africa’s declaration rule for foreign-registered vehicles with requirements affecting Basotho motorists entering its borders. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the matter was discussed during bilateral talks with South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Enoch Godongwana, on the side-lines of the Southern African Customs Union […]
SACU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS PROPOSES FOR DEVELOPMENT FUND TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposal to establish a SACU Development Fund aimed at supporting economic growth and infrastructure development in member states. Minister of Finance and Development Planning Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane said the decision was reached after the Council reviewed technical reports presented by the SACU Secretariat […]
GOVERNMENT TO DEMOLISH ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ON ROADSIDES TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE ROAD EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Lesotho intends to remove illegal buildings and structures built on road reserves. This is part of over M1.86 billion infrastructure program for 2026/27 financial year. Roads Directorate Director General, Mr. Teboho Mokhoane, said officials will survey 640 kilometres of urban roads to find encroached areas. According to him, the work will focus […]
GOVERNMENT IS FAST-TRACKING KEY ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS UNDER ITS CORE PILLARS TO GROW THE ECONOMY AND LINK REMOTE COMMUNITIES
The Botha-Bothe District Council has commenced the rehabilitation of a 12 kilometres road connecting more than 10 villages under the Ts’a-le-Moleka Community Council. The project is expected to create employment opportunities for between 750 and 800 people from the affected villages. Speaking during the handover of yellow plant machinery to the site, District Council Secretary […]
GOVERNMENT RE-DIRECTS RSL ADMINISTRATION FEES TO ROAD FUND BOOSTING SERVICE DELIVERY FOR ROAD USERS.
The administration and collection of toll-gate fees will be transferred from Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) to the Road Fund with effect from July 01, a move expected to improve efficiency and service delivery for road users. The announcement was made by spokespersons of both institutions, who said the transfer is intended to streamline the management […]
MATLALI–LEBAKENG ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT AT ‘MELIKANE, IN QACHA’SNEK HAD OFFICIALLY BEEN LAUNCHED BY GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Samuel Matekane launched the Matlali–Mosenekeng to Lebakeng Road Upgrade Project at ’Melikane, in Qacha’s Nek. The launch was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Justice Nthomeng Majara, Cabinet Ministers Hon. Thabo Mofosi, Hon. Pitso Lesaoana, Hon. Matjato Moteane, Hon. Nthati Moorosi and Hon. Voeswa Tsheka, as well as local leaders, government officials and community […]
GOVERNMENT TO HOLD LEADERSHIP FORUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUMMIT
The Government of Lesotho will host a Leadership Forum and an Accountability Summit aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, transparency and service delivery as part of its commitment to building an effective and responsive public sector. The Leadership Forum is scheduled for June 21-23, 2026, while the Accountability Summit will take place from July 1-3, 2026. […]
GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER M250 MILLION ON ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCY OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Motorists, in particular farmers, are urged to maintain a safe distance and ensure visibility when driving slow-moving agricultural equipment in order to prevent road accidents. This was said by Road Safety Officer Mr. Setsoto Putsoa in an interview with the Agency, saying the above is crucial in this season as farmers are about to engage […]
LESOTHO HAS NO PLANS TO IMPOSE SARS-STYLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION MEASURES.
Finance and Development Planning Minister Dr. Retsélisitsoe Matlanyane said the Lesotho government is not planning to introduce measures similar to those recently announced by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which require Basotho motorists to register their vehicles in order to obtain import permits. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a question in […]
